Class 1 Driver

Class 1 Driver
Location: Darlington, DL1 4XT
Shifts: Monday to Friday with 4/ 5 am starts
Pay Rate: £15.14 per hour

Want to be part of a world-leading progressive company£ Widen your opportunities and build a new career£ Here we can offer you all that, and more! Whatever your reasons, we have a role for you.

We''re looking for Class 1 Drivers to join us at our site in Darlington!

Our client is a third-party provider of transportation and logistics services that offers a range of services from, Drayage, Global freight forwarding andamp; Full truckload transport. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and works with customers to create action plans to reduce emissions.

What You''ll Do:

• As a Class 1 Driver, you''ll be an integral part of our team, delivering high-quality service to customers while maintaining safety and efficiency.
• Safely operating the delivery vehicle and ensuring it meets all VOSA regulations
• Conducting thorough vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance
• Delivering a variety of kitchen units
• Managing multidrop deliveries, with varying stops each day
• Interacting directly with customers, offering a professional, friendly, and positive experience
• Handling home deliveries, where you may need to transport items to customer''s rooms
• Performing kerbside deliveries at building sites
• Using a handheld scanner and completing necessary paperwork accurately

What We Need from You:

• Class 1 (HGV 1) Licence, CPC, and Digital Tachograph Card
• A clean driving record with no more than six penalty points and no DD, DR, IN, or CD endorsements
• Multidrop delivery experience
• Excellent knowledge of the UK road network
• A positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a passion for providing excellent customer service
• This is a physically demanding role, so a strong level of fitness is required. But don''t worry - you''ll never be alone! Depending on the delivery, a driver''s mate will often accompany you to ensure smooth and safe deliveries.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: £15.14 per hour
• Overnight rate is £25
• 28 Days Paid Holiday (Pro Rata)
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to Manpower Rewards (including discounts on adventure days, shopping, and more)
• Upskilling Opportunities: Access to our My Path programme to help you advance your career

If you''re ready for a new challenge and want to join a company that values your skills, apply today!